Seek funding for emissions reduction and waste management projects.
Seeking government grants related to the reduction of green house gas emissions and related environmental projects.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: As it addresses eligibility for permanent residency.
Policies or Program
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Resolving visa issues related to skilled labour and managerial immigrants.
International trade negotiations and discussions: Influence discussions, negotiations and implementation of free trade agreements related to meat product issues within the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement implementation, Canada-Korea free trade agreement implementation, Canada-Japan free trade agreement negotiations, Canada-Phillipines discussions, Canada-China discussions and the World Trade Organization Doha Round Negotiations.
Market access for Canadian meat exports: Address tariff and non-tariff trade barriers on meat product exports, notably those third countries with barriers related to the status of BSE in Canada.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: As it relates to the eligibility and application process and fees.
Regulation
Provide beef processor perspective on the proposed changes to Traceability Regulations.
Provide input into possible future treatment of specified risk material from cattle under the Animal Health Regulations and Feed Regulations.